External affairs minister S Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha that India is closely monitoring minority attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh. He highlighted recent incidents targeting Hindus, Sikhs, Ahmadis, and Christians. Jaishankar stressed India's inability to change Pakistan's mindset but affirmed proactive measures to address the issue. The Human Rights Focus Pakistan report noted a rise in minority attacks in 2025.
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